Probably a stupid question, but what's the big deal with crepe soles? Wouldn't the double soled shoes with a traction, topy-like cover be near as good? I'd particularly like to hear Tom from LS's opinion as they mention crepe soles for Winter/wet weather.

Probably a stupid question, but what's the big deal with crepe soles? Wouldn't the double soled shoes with a traction, topy-like cover be near as good? I'd particularly like to hear Tom from LS's opinion as they mention crepe soles for Winter/wet weather.

I can't say that I have too much experience with crepe soles in winter conditions here in Hawaii where winter is 65 degrees, but I did wear my crepe sole Aldens when I visited the factory during a snowy few days and they were great.

Somebody else could probably give you some better first hand experience.

All of them are the same size (11.5 B/D). The longwings are on a different last though.

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How do they fit?

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Nearly perfect, but a little roomy in the toe box.
Thanks. I wanted to know if they fit the same or if the longwings (Barrie) were noticeably larger. It sounds as if the difference is negligible though, huh?

Thanks. I wanted to know if they fit the same or if the longwings (Barrie) were noticeably larger. It sounds as if the difference is negligible though, huh?
Mostly yes. I'll be ordering some more boots on the barrie last from Adam shortly as I've enjoyed how comfortable it is.